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Saturday, April 28, 2012

New Sword Class, Black Mountain

We have thoroughly enjoyed training a samurai sword form from the Kazumi family this Spring, as taught by GM Adams. The 7 movement series is a long and complicated gesture using many typical and non-typical manipulations of the blade, enough that an entire class could be made for the study of this form. With that in mind we are adding a weapons only class at our black mountain location from 5:30-6pm every Tuesday and Thursday. We will drill, repeat, spar, study, analyze, handle, build, discuss, watch, and focus more on this portion of our art for those who wish to specialize a bit more. The class is open to outsiders who wish to study; while experience is helpful it is not necessary. We will focus on; escrima single and double, hanbo (kukishin ryu), Jo, pocket stick, Bo (kukishin ryu), ropes, sword - long and short and a two sword form, drawing, cutting, knife, and thrown. The price is a mere $20/month or $15/month for existing students. Not a heavy theory class, expect sweat, as usual.

"Sword and mind must be united. Technique by itself is insufficient, and spirit alone is not enough." - Yamada Jirokichi

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LOTS Wilderness LLC, is a premier experiential education center in western North Carolina. Summer camps give students the opportunity to track, study edible and medicinal plants, stealth, sailing, hiking, bow hunting, crafts and music in one of a kind 1 to 5 day sessions that preserve traditional knowledge of the Appalachian frontier and native Cherokee. We also offer after school classes year round in a variety of self-defense systems collectively known as Integrated Martial Arts for all ages and ability levels. Participants train in Tang Soo Do, Filipino arts, Kenpo-Jiu Jutsu, Jeet Kune Do concepts, and functional fitness among other topics.